Monthly Archives: April 2018

K9 Alpha – Frankfort , Illinois

Died – 4/18/18 Handler – Officer Kevin Lanz Alpha, Frankfort’s 1st Police Dog, Dies The Frankfort Police Department is mourning the death of its retired police dog. Alpha was the village’s first K9 officer, and he served on the force from 2006 to 2011, the department announced Thursday. He died April 18. “Alpha faithfully served the community of Frankfort … …

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K9 Bane – Phoenix, Arizona

Died 4/17/18 K9 officer dead, suspect hospitalized Video – https://www.12news.com/video/news/local/valley/wild-police-chase-and-barricade-ends-with-k9-officer-dead-suspect-hospitalized/75-8099476 A K9 officer is dead and a carjacking suspect is in the hospital after a police pursuit turned into a barricade situation in west Phoenix Tuesday. Police chased a suspect at high speeds on surface streets in Phoenix before he blew out a tire and went into a neighborhood near …

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K9 Roc – Bellevue, Washington

Handler – Officer Brad Knudtsen RIP Bellevue Police K9 ‘Roc’ Roc, a K9 who served seven years with Bellevue police, unexpectedly died in his sleep this week, according to the department. Roc retired from the force in November 2016 and was living with his former handler, officer Brad Knudtsen. Roc is being remembered for being a good boy – and …

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K9 Bruno – Citrus Heights, California

Died – 4/17/18 Handler – Officer Lombardo Former Citrus Heights police K-9 dies A former Citrus Heights police K-9 passed away Tuesday night, the department posted. “Bruno kept many of our officers safe during the years, aided in numerous arrests throughout the region, and provided outstanding service to our community,” Chief Ronald Lawrence said.

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K9 Eddie – Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

Died – 4/16/18 Handler – Officer DuWayne Cournoyer Police K-9 instrumental in many arrests dies, police say An area police department is mourning the loss of a K-9 officer this week, according to a news release. The Wisconsin Dells Police Department said retired K-9 Eddie served the department from 2010 to 2015. “During his service to the community Eddie was …

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K9 Erol – Connecticut State Police

Died – 4/13/18 TFC. Lance Carlson K9 Erol Passes It is with deep sadness that Troop B announces the unexpected passing of K-9 Erol #9005. K-9 Erol passed away suddenly on 04/13/2018 while off-duty. K-9 Erol served faithfully with his K-9 handler, TFC Carlson #955 for several years. K-9 Erol graduated from the CSP K-9 Academy in 2015 and recently …

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K9 Koda – South Australia

Died – 4/13/18 Handler – Constable Rosenhahn Retired police dog Koda passes away Koda, the brave and fearless South Australia Police pooch who was stabbed in the line of duty, has died peacefully. The 11-year-old German Shepherd was best known for being stabbed while on duty in Adelaide’s northern suburbs in 2013. At the time, the SAPOL dog was stabbed …

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K9 Gage – Alexandria, Virginia

Died – 4/12/18 Handler – Sgt. Cindy Scott Beloved Alexandria Police K9 Gage Dies Alexandria Police is mourning the loss of K9 Gage, who died Thursday just three days before his 10th birthday. Gage retired last year with his partner Sgt. Cindy Scott. He was a trained patrol canine and narcotics detector, working with police for six years. “Gage was …

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K9 Mack – Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Died – 4/10/18 Handler – Deputy Cory Winburn Retired Sheriff’s Office K9, Mack, dies A retired Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office canine – credited with more than 20 physical apprehensions – died Tuesday, according to Sheriff Jason Ard.Ard said K9 Mack died Tuesday. “K9 Mack was a great partner who excelled at his job,” Ard said. He joined the Sheriff’s Office …

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